How to take a soil sample, what the numbers on a bag of fertilizer mean, and when to apply
fertilizers to cool-season lawns in KY.
Organic Lawn Fertilizers
Organic lawn fertilizers.
Blade Sharpening
Why and how to sharpen a lawn mower blade.
Seasonal Lawn Mower Maintenance
How to get your lawn mower ready for the growing season.
Daily Mower Maintenance and Cutting Heights
Proper mower set up, mowing height, and mower cleanup.
Mulching Tree Leaves for a Better Lawn
Why you should mow tree leaves in the fall rather than bag.
Mole Control in Lawns
Various methods to effectively remove moles from a yard.
Backpack Sprayer Calibration
The no-math method of calibrating backpack sprayers.
Should You Aerate Your Lawn?
Learn whether you need to aerate your lawn and if so, all the ins and outs of getting it done
with the right equipment.
How to Create an Efficient Granular Fertilizer for Turfgrass
Granular fertilizers are essential components of a turfgrass management nutrient program.
Insects in the Kentucky Landscape
Dr. Jonathon Larson with the University of Kentucky discusses insects in Kentucky landscapes.
Soil Sampling for Kentucky Turgrasses
Dr. Travis Shaddox from the University of Kentucky explains how to collect soil samples from
Kentucky turfgrasses.
Turf Management (cont.)
Turfgrass Soil Testing Do’s and Don’ts
Dr. Travis Shaddox from the University of Kentucky discusses the do's and don'ts of turfgrass
soil testing in Kentucky.
Soil Testing Lab at the University of Kentucky Regulatory Services
Diane Hunter explains the soil analysis process at the Kentucky soil testing laboratory.
Grassy Weed Control in Kentucky Turfgrasses
Dr. Kenneth Cropper describes and explains how to control grassy weeds in Kentucky
turfgrasses.
Stream Buffers in Kentucky Landscapes
Dr. Amanda Gumbert discusses stream buffers in Kentucky landscapes.
Bacterial Leaf Scorch
Julie Beale with the UK plant disease diagnostic lab discusses bacterial leaf scorch and
management options.
Bacterial Leaf Scorch
Julie Beale with the UK plant disease diagnostic lab discusses bacterial leaf scorch and
management options.
Sprayer Calibration with Dr. Kenneth Cropper
Dr. Kenneth Cropper explains how to calibrate pesticide sprayers using several different
methods.
Phytophthora Root Rot
Julie Beale with the University of Kentucky plant disease diagnostic lab discussion
phytophthora root rot and provides diagnostic and management recommendations.
Shelf-life of polymer-coated urea
Dr. Travis Shaddox shows how polymer-coated urea is still spreadable even after years of
storage.
Turf and Landscape Diseases with Julie Beale
Julie Beale from the UK plant disease diagnostic lab describes various turfgrass and
landscape diseases and how to treat them.
Sprayer Calibration for the Home Lawn
Darrell Simpson discusses sprayer calibration for the home lawn.